Jurgen Klopp was exactly as Liverpool and their fans have come to expect as he addressed the media on the eve of the Champions League final in Kiev.

Klopp, along with captain Jordan Henderson and defender Virgil van Dijk, was in calm and confident mood before facing Real Madrid - with the manager also drawing some laughs along the way.

He accepted Real's vast experience will be an advantage before the game but there is no mistaking Klopp believes Liverpool have earned themselves a huge opportunity for sixth crown here in steamy Kiev.

The obvious faith Klopp has in his players, and vice-versa, was striking in their media briefing and is clearly a key component in the way they have grown into the Champions League this season.

Real have the experience but....Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague in Kiev

Seventeen Real Madrid players have played in the Champions League final. Liverpool have one who was on the bench and didn't even play a minute.

Real have got the better side, the better players, the better experience.But Liverpool can win. The first minutes will be crucial.

This is a repeat of the 1981 European Cup final, which Liverpool won 1-0 thanks to an Alan Kennedy goal.

Another Liverpool clean sheet?

Liverpool have kept six clean sheets in the competition this season - no side has kept more.Spanish sides have won their past six major European finals against English sides (excluding Super Cups).Ronaldo has scored more Champions League final goals than any other player (four).No player to have played for Liverpool this season has previously appeared in a Champions League final.Milner has provided a competition-high eight assists in the Champions League this season.

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